Week 6 and my Busy Life

Hey everyone!

So I must say I am now completely NOT following that running schedule I originally posted about. I am trying to run at least 4x a week, but have been so busy lately. I am starting a new job, working 2 more weeks at market basket, and interning...so working out is going to be a bit sporadic over the next few weeks.

Anyways, Here is a recap of week 6!

Sunday: 2.37 on the treadmill +lift

Monday: 3 miles of HIIT+lift

Tuesday: 3.2 miles of HIIT+lift

Wednesday: Boston to see EnergyBits so rest day!

Thursday: Started insanity(cardio-strength and agility)+3.38 mile run/walk

Friday: Insanity Plyometrics

Saturday: Planned at least 3 miles (HIIT most likely)

Total: 14.98 (so let's say 15..)

Also everyone should try this recipe for Vegan Lasagna. It was the best thing I have every made.

Hope everyone has a great week! :)

First Week Recap

Hey everyone,

I just finished my first week of training yesterday! Woo!

Since I started the program mid week, Monday ended up being a sprint workout and Tuesday was more of a track distance workout, but still completed something. My long run yesterday was nice, but I am a little nervous increasing to 5 miles this weekend.

So anyways here are my planned workouts for this week:

Sunday: rest day-group projects are fun!!!

Monday: 3 miles on the treadmill-going to try to make each mile faster than the first w/ abs

Tuesday: Cross train of some sorts: maybe elliptical if one is open? w/ lift

Wednesday: Another 3 miles w/ lift and abs

Thursday: Track workout (or may become a rest day if I have a meeting after class)

Friday: rest (or Thursday's workout)

Saturday: 5 mile long run! (ah, hopefully outside!)

Also, going to try an prepare food for the week today since I have some time later so I'm not eating cookies for dinner like last week...

Also pt. 2 (the return of the Also) Theresa and I are looking into a half marathon at Disney next winter! You run through Epcot and Magic Kingdom...sounds bad!!

So have a great week everyone!

First Day Training and My Secret Weapon

So it has been one whole day since I started training. I ran 3 miles today on the treadmill and it wasn't too bad since I'm used to running that amount normally.

Anyways, I need to discuss/share my secret weapon when it comes to running.

It's algae. Specifically ENERGYBits. I have been interning for this company since November, and ever since I started using the product, my overall running and fitness has improved. Now what is it and why am I eating algae you might ask? Let me allow ENERGYBits explain:

"Want more energy, more mental vitality, or a healthy high protein snack you can grab on the go? How about a quick way to boost your athletic performance, supercharge your run or crank up your endurance while working or working out? If so, ENERGYbits® are for you. Made from 100% organically grown spirulina algae and loaded with 40 nutrients, ENERGYbits® algae tabs have the highest concentration of protein in the world (64%) all for just one calorie per tab. Endorsed by the United Nations as the most nutritious food on earth, spirulina algae has been a favorite of Olympic gold medalists for decades and is a super food in every sense of the word, delivering instant and enduring energy to your brain and body".

As you can see not only is it amazing for my fitness goals it is also super healthy and a great vegetarian/vegan protein source. And I've even gotten my dad hooked on the product who constantly nags me for more..

How to take Energybits..
I take about 30 tabs (I swallow them with water, but you can chew them) right before a workout and experience increased energy, no muscle fatigue, and no stomach distress! I have a sensitive stomach, so workouts have been cut short because of it, but since I started eating algae they have gone away during runs.

So I'm happy to be training with my ENERGYBits over these 12 weeks! 

I took them before the FeasterFive in November and had a PR of 42:36 on the five mile run. Note: I had to borrow a pie for the picture because I stepped in dog poop right when I crossed the finish line and couldn't find the pie table.














*disclaimer: I am an intern at ENERGYBits, but was not asked to make this post about the product. This is real-life genuine personal testimony of my use of the product for the past four months.

The First Post Anxiety

Hey everyone,

So Theresa has been inspiring that she is training for a half marathon, spending  time on the treadmill watching hours of history channel so I think it's time for me to do something challenging as well! She sent me her training program, which can be found here, and I'm ready to give it a go! 

My relationship with running....

So in high school I was on the track team. I don't even like to say that I "ran" per-say because I was mostly a manager/injured (term used lightly) and avoided workouts at all costs. I hated it to say the least, but continued to do it until senior year. So fast forward to about a year ago...I started running at the gym on the treadmill. Usually just 2 minutes here or there with long walks in between, but that is where it all started. After this summer though, I was running steady 5ks each week mainly on the treadmill and decided that I really do like to run. I ran my first 5k in November that turned into an 8k because of my failure to read signs and was hooked ever since then. 

So now it's time for a challenge. I think this half-marathon is attainable, but will take dedication and time. Runs will probably be indoor for a while until it gets warmer, but I think I can do it. 

And that is where this blog fits in to it all. I'll be using it to keep myself accountable with workouts each week. I'm excited and nervous, but ready for this!